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Originally published
  
1909

Original language
  
Norwegian

Cover artist
  
Gerhard Munthe

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Author
  
Sigrid Undset

Genre
  
Historical drama

Country
  
Norway

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Original title
  
Fortællingen om Viga-Ljot og Vigdis

Classical Studies books
  
Kristin Lavransdatter, The wreath, The Custom of the Country, The Cross, Who Goes There!

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Gunnar's Daughter (1909) is a short novel written by Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset (1882-1949). This was Undset's first historical novel, set at the beginning of the 11th century in Norway and Iceland.

Contents

The novel follows the tragic romance between the proud Vigdis Gunnarsdatter and the Icelandic Viga-Ljot. The major themes are rape, revenge, social codes, marriage, and children bearing the consequences of their parents' actions. The story is written using the motifs and laconic prose of the Icelandic sagas.

Characters in Gunnar's Daughter

  • Vigdis Gunnarsdatter, the protagonist, raped by Ljot
  • Ljot Gissursson, the antagonist, suitor of Vigdis
  • Ulvar Vigdisson, son of Vigdis and Ljot
  • Leikny Lytingsdatter, Ljot's wife in Iceland
  • Kaare of Grefsin, friend and suitor of Vigdis
  • Veterlide Glumsson, uncle and companion of Ljot
  • Gunnar of Vadin, father of Vigdis
  • Aesa Haraldsdatter, past mistress of Gunnar and friend of Vigdis
  • Eyolv Arneson, killer of Gunnar, avenged by Vigdis
  • Koll Arneson, Eyolv's brother
  • Illuge, suitor of Vigdis

    • Availability

    Gunnar's Daughter is available in paperback. (New York: Penguin Classics, 1998, ISBN 9780141180205).

    References

    Gunnar's Daughter Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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